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Carroll County

Maryland · 172,891 residents · 447.615 sq mi
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Carroll County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172,891
+15%since 2000
from 150,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
386 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
118K134K149K165K181K1990201020202024Carroll County
2024175K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,569
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,183
+81%since 2000
from $23,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,121
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+27%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(143,455)
Black2.3%(3,400)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,489)
Asian0.7%(1,124)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(14,744)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(146,701)
Black3.7%(6,361)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(7,745)
Asian2.2%(3,766)
Other2.4%(4,129)
Diversity Score29.9%(51,693)
Segregation Score20.5%(35,395)
Diversity Score
30
+206%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carroll County, Maryland?

Carroll County, Maryland has about 172,891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carroll County, Maryland?

The typical household in Carroll County, Maryland earns about $99,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carroll County, Maryland expensive?

In Carroll County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $343,400, and the typical rent is about $1,121 a month.

How educated are people in Carroll County, Maryland?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carroll County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carroll County, Maryland?

About 4.8% of people in Carroll County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carroll County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Carroll County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,519 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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